Lost Wax Cast Elephant

Our brass elephant has been created by a family of master metal workers in southern Ghana using the ancient art form of lost wax casting. This type of metal working has been passed down over multiple generations, starting with the maker’s great-great grandfather, who was a jewelry craftsman for the Ashanti Chief. Today the family business uses the ancient technique to create detailed pieces using locally recycled brass.

To create the elephant, artisans use beeswax to make a model. They then cover the model to make a protective mold and place it in a pot over a fire so that the beeswax inside will melt. What’s left behind is an empty cast of the item, in which the artisan pours melted recycled brass. Once the brass has cooled and hardened, the mold can be cracked to reveal the elephant shape.

Our Lost Wax Cast Elephants are a cute addition to your shelf, coffee table or bar cart. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Ghana, who sustainably source their materials and handcraft each item to support their family business.

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Blue and White Ceramic Fez Pot I

This one-of-a-kind, petite ceramic pot was handmade in Fez, Morocco. Fez is the second-largest city in Morocco and is believed to be one of the world’s largest car-free, pedestrian-only urban areas. The city has been renowned for centuries for its artisan community, and especially for ceramics with hand-painted details.

This pot features Fez’s signature deep blue and white colors with a delicate silver trim. The lid rests lightly on the top of the pot and the bottom is marked “Fes” to indicate its origins. It is perfectly sized for tiny treasures such as jewelry or small office supplies.

The pot is approximately 3” x 3”. Due to the handmade, one-of-a-kind nature of this pot, no two pots are alike. It may show a minimal amount of wear and tear such as fading, color variance, and repairs that only add to the character and patina of the piece.

Blue and White Ceramic Fez Pot II

This one-of-a-kind, petite ceramic pot was handmade in Fez, Morocco. Fez is the second-largest city in Morocco and is believed to be one of the world’s largest car-free, pedestrian-only urban areas. The city has been renowned for centuries for its artisan community, and especially for ceramics with hand-painted details.

This pot features Fez’s signature deep blue and white colors with a delicate silver trim. The lid rests lightly on the top of the pot and the bottom is marked “Fes” to indicate its origins. It is perfectly sized for tiny treasures such as jewelry or small office supplies.

The pot is approximately 3” x 3”. Due to the handmade, one-of-a-kind nature of this pot, no two pots are alike. It may show a minimal amount of wear and tear such as fading, color variance, and repairs that only add to the character and patina of the piece.

Pushkar Wooden Camel

Our Pushkar Wooden Camel figure has been handcrafted by master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Each camel features a dark wood finish with pressed metal details. Once a year in Pushkar, a town in Northwestern India, more than 11,000 camels gather to celebrate the Pushkar Ka Mela, or Camel Fair. The annual 5-day camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of people who journey from all over India and the world.

The camel is the icon of the desert in India and part of its cultural identity. They are considered to be the lifeline of desert people and a vital component of the economy in arid rural areas. Different than their counterparts in other parts of the world, these single humped dromedaries have a long, curved neck, big eyes and elongated eyelashes. Camels are mostly found in the Rajasthan region of India, with a wild population native to Jaisalmer, a World Heritage Site in the heart of the Thar Desert.

These handmade figures are a stately decorative piece on a table or library shelf, alone or in a set.

Each camel is approximately 8.5”H x 7.5”L x 2.5”W. Made of wood.

Each wooden figure has been individually crafted by hand and no two are exactly alike. Due to the age of each piece, there may be small marks, scratches and some variation in color that are consistent with the item’s age and use. These markings add to the item’s patina, and tell a story of its unique history and significance. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.

Marwari Wooden Horse

Our Marwari Wooden Horse figure has been handcrafted by master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Each horse features a dark wood finish and the details of a traditional costume. Bred since the 12th century by Rajput warriors, the Marwari are known for their distinctive inward curling ears.

Bred to survive the arid climate of the desert, Marwai horses are tough, courageous and loyal. They come in many equine coat colorations and pinto patterns including bay, chestnut, grey and palomino. The rare breed was once at risk due to India’s changing political and social climates, but today many conservation efforts are in place. These horses are primarily maintained for show, safaris, polo and ceremonial purposes. They are especially popular in the Jodhpur area of Rajasthan.

These handmade figures are a splendid display on a shelf or table either alone or in a set.

Each horse is approximately 6”L x 6”H x 1.5”W. Made of wood.

Each wooden figure has been individually crafted by hand and no two are exactly alike. Due to the age of each piece, there may be small marks, scratches and some variation in color that are consistent with the item’s age and use. These markings add to the item’s patina, and tell a story of its unique history and significance. Designs may differ slightly from piece to piece. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.